ABA Behavior Technician (Play-Based)

Cortica•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role includes providing one-to-one and group services, implementing behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, collecting session data, and collaborating with families and supervisors. Technicians help children build on their individual strengths and develop skills that can transfer across home, school, and community settings. The position involves traveling between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Cortica provides a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from clinical supervisors and Lead Behavior Technicians. The role is part-time, with flexible options to work two, three, or five days per week, and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. Pay ranges from $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an education option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for families.
Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation and hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.
Flexible part-time schedule options of two, three, or five days per week.
Opportunity to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.